Pav Bhaji is an Indian street dish, which originated in the 1850s as a fast lunch for textile mill workers. Pav means Bread in Marathi and Bhaji means any cooked vegetable or curry.

Pav Bhaji

#ValentineMe
By Vinay Kumar

Feb, 22nd

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Servings
4 persons
Cook Time
55 minutes
Ingredients
22 - 24

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup chopped carrots
  • 3 Cups chopped potatoes
  • 1 Cup chopped aubergine
  • 1 tbsp beetroot
  • 3/4 Cup chopped cauliflower
  • 1/2 Cup chopped broccoli
  • 1/2 Cup frozen peas
  • 2 Cups chopped tomatoes,
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 ½ Cups diced onions
  • 1/3 Cup diced green pepper
  • 1/3 Cup diced red pepper
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 tbsp kashmiri chili power
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp pink salt
  • 3 tbsp pav bhaji masala
  • 1/3 Cup chopped coriander
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 Cup water

Instructions

  • Steam the potatoes, carrots, beetroot, aubergine, peas, cauilflower and broccoli for 25 minutes or until soft.Heat oil over medium heat.Add cumin, heat until fragrant.Add onions and saute until translucent. Add the peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Saute the green chillies, chilli powder, turmeric and garlic for 1 minute.Add pureed tomatoes and salt, cook for 5-6 minutes.Add the steamed vegetables, mash and cook for 1-2 mintuesAdd pav bhaji masala, mash and cook for 4 minutes.Add chopped coriander, lemon juice, brown sugar and water, mash and cook for 3 minutes.
  • If the bhaji thickens add 3/4 Cup water.Once heated and mashed its done! For the bread rolls - spread vegan butter on buns with a sprinkle of pav bhaji masala and fresh coriander. Toast until golden.